Law Offices of M. Michelle Erich
PERSONAL ADOPTION SERVICES
M. Michelle Erich, Esq.
This is the way to begin your adoption journey! Step one : E-mailMichelle at mme290@aol.com with your request to be provided with the application form and retainer agreement, or call her at 800-805-2010. The application is printed below; you are welcome to highlight and print it from this site.
Step Two: Michelle will call you as soon as she receives your completed forms to discuss joining her listing of prospective adoptive parents. If she accepts you to her data base, she will schedule a fact-to-face meeting, if possible, or at least a teleconference.
Step Three : Michelle will begin looking for your perfect birth mother match as soon as your listing fee of only $1850.00 has been provided, Matching you with a birth mother is personal and intimate. Michelle will personally help you with your delicate matter of growing your family.
Approximate/Estimated Fees and Costs :
California home study $2950.00;
Adoption Service Provider $800.00;
Psychological counseling for the birth parents $500.00/each (not always used);
Independent legal counsel for the birth parents (if requested) $500.00/each (rarely used);
Filing fees, attorney fees, and related costs $5000.00- $20,000.00;
Miscellenaous expenses for a birth mother $0-$25,000.00.
Total average costs : $10,000.00-$25,000.00.
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Adoptive Parent Application
Date ____________________ Referred by __________________________
Husband's full name ______________________________________
Wife's full name ______________________________________
Home address ______________________________________
______________________________________
Home phone ______________________________________
Wife's work phone ____________________ Wife's cell/pager ___________________
Husband's work ph. ____________________ Husband's cell ___________________
Wife's email ____________________ Husband's email ___________________
Date married ____________________ Place married ___________________
PROVIDE CERtiFIED COPY* OF MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE (can be sent later)
Own home or rent? _______________ Number of bedrooms _____________
Does wife/husband plan to stay home with the child? __________________________
Health (Scale of 1-10): Wife __________ Husband ___________
Any condition(s) that could limit your life span/activities? _____
If yes, describe:
________________________________________________________________________
Any criminal convictions? ____________________________________________________
Any accusations of child abuse/neglect? ___ If yes, attach explaination
Religion: _______________ Name, address, phone, of pastor/priest/rabbi
________________________________________________________________________
IF ALREADY MATCHED: Birthmother name: __________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________ Age: _____ Due date: _______________________
Doctor: _______________________________________________________________
Hospital: _____________________________________________________________
Birthfathername: ________________________________________ Phone: _________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HUSBAND
Date of birth _____________________ Place of birth ______________________________
Age ______________ Race ______________________ Religion____________________
Highest education ______________________ Occupation _________________________
Employed by ___________________________________ How long _________________
Position/title _____________________________ Salary ___________________
Previous marriage(s): Provide former spouse's name, date married, date of dissolution
1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________________________
PROVIDE CERTIFIED COPY* of former Marriage Certificate(s) & Decree(s) of Dissolution
(Can be sent later)
*Certified/conformed copies will be required by the Department of Social Services
Children of previous marriage(s): Provide name, age, address, mother's name
1. ____________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________
Current on all child support? ____________________
WIFE Date of birth _____________________ Place of birth ______________________________
Age ______________ Race ______________________ Religion____________________
Highest education ______________________ Occupation _________________________
Employed by ___________________________________ How long __________________
Position/title _____________________________ Salary ___________________
Previous marriage(s): Provide former spouse's name, date married, date of dissolution
1. _______________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
PROVIDE CERTIFIED COPY* of former Marriage Certificate(s) & Decree(s) of Dissolution
*Certified/conformed copies will be required by the Department of Social Services
Children of previous marriage(s): Provide name, age, address, father's name
1. _______________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
Current on all child support? ________________________
CHILDREN OF THIS MARRIAGE: Provide name, age, adopted/biological/step
1. _______________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
Provide names, ages, relationships of all other persons living in your household:
ADULTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE A FINGERPRINT INVESTIGATION.
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FOR THE FOLLOWING USE ADDITIONAL PAGES WHERE NEEDED.
Previous adoption(s)/attempt(s): Include description, dates, outcome ___________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Limitations on adoption based on
Age? _______________ Gender? ___________________ Race? ______________________
Medical/health conditions?____________________________________________________
Other ? _________________________________________________________________
Open adoption expectations (yes/no)
_X____ Photos/letters _____Visitation/meetings _____After Adoption Contact Agreement
_____ Other: Describe ______________________________________________________
Attach a separate "Dear Birthmother" letter describing yourselves and
your lifestyle including hobbies, activities, talents, training, sports,
family/church/ community involvements and any other information
that might be interesting to a birthmother.
Provide at least one nice, candid photo of yourselves!
We/I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true and correct.
Date ___________________ __________________________________________
Client
_____________________________________________
Client
NOTE: You are advised to maintain an adoption expenses fund of $20,000.00 or more.